Houston, TX (December 18, 2021) – Houston police are currently investigating the circumstances of an accident that occurred on the afternoon of Saturday, December 18. The wreck was reported at approximately 12:45 p.m.
A traffic collision happened between at least two vehicles in the 12300 block of Fondren Road near Turk Lane. Reports concerning the incident state that one or more people were hurt in the crash. At this time, what led up to the incident remains unclear.
Authorities in Houston continue to investigate the details of the accident. Traffic was backed up in the area for an extended time period on Thursday evening while emergency crews were present on the road.
No further information has been reported at this time. Our thoughts are with everyone involved in hopes of a full recovery.
Texas Car Wrecks
Texas has the highest rate of fatal vehicle accidents in the United States. Texas roadways see some kind of vehicle collision approximately once every one minute and 11 seconds. One person is killed during a Texas car crash every two and a half hours, and a victim sustains a critical injury nearly once every two minutes.
As published by the Texas Department of Transportation, there were 19,506 serious vehicle collisions that caused 30,992 victims to endure severe injuries and cost 3,722 victims their lives.
Car Crash Attorneys in Houston
Since 1983, our team of Houston personal injury lawyers has been providing injured crash victims and their families with full and fair financial compensation for their injuries and losses. In the event that your injuries were caused by the negligence of another driver, you should contact the law office of Williams Hart & Boundas right away. You may be entitled to financial compensation that can cover some or all of the costs associated with your accident, and more.
Usually, you will receive a call from an insurance adjuster inquiring about the accident and your resulting injuries, and whether you would feel comfortable making a statement concerning the issue. You should never speak to anyone about your crash until you speak to a skilled attorney first, especially if there were injuries involved. Under Texas law, it is imperative that you understand your rights and responsibilities after a serious auto accident. A Texas personal injury lawyer will help you figure out how to proceed, as it is their job to know the ins and outs of the law.
Our firm works on a contingency fee basis, which means our services are free if you’re not awarded compensation. No one deserves to get taken advantage of by the insurance companies, or anyone else. At Williams Hart & Boundas, we have the passion to fight, and the experience to win. Contact our personal injury law firm in Houston at 713-538-1746 at your earliest convenience to discuss your case, free of charge.
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Disclaimer: We write these posts with the intention of providing general information about driving safety with the hope that people will slow down and use an abundance of caution when operating a motor vehicle and avoid being seriously injured in an accident. If you are in an accident, we want to make sure that you know how to react appropriately. This post is not intended to be deemed as legal or medical advice of any kind. The picture used in this post was not taken at the actual accident scene.